New City resident, author and naval veteran James C. McCullagh has written a new novel loosely based on his experiences during and knowledge of the Vietnam War period. McCullagh describes the book as “historical fiction based on real at-sea events.” “USS Bunker Kills: A Sea Story” is an historical, coming-of-age novel about a British immigrant, […]
Funding key to $2M plan for improvements on Broadway, Franklin Street BY BILL DEMAREST NYACK – On its second try, a grant proposal by the Village of Nyack to make improvements along Broadway and Franklin Street to encourage bicycle use and improve pedestrian access has won a $1.48 million share of $70 million in federal funding […]
Most of the United States observes the end of daylight saving time this Sunday, November 2, at 2 a.m. by bringing their clocks back an hour, providing an extra hour of sleep. Don’t forget!
BY BARRY WARNER For many seniors, learning how to use a computer can be exciting and intimidating at the same time. Taking computer courses enable seniors to turn their computers from expensive paperweights to valuable tools for exploring web browsing, communication and entertainment. Marty Weitzman worked at IBM as a systems analyst project manager for […]
Last week the Town of Haverstraw PD’s highest priority was locating two alleged gunman a woman claimed held her up outside of the Chase Bank on Route 9W in West Haverstraw. Search helicopters were sent looking for “two black males” on the prowl. This week an arrest was made, but not who you might expect. […]
STORY AND PHOTO BY JANIE ROSMAN After a ceremonious welcome last month that prompted a visit from Governor Cuomo, the I Lift NY super crane might appear to be “hanging out” in the Hudson River. Its limbo maneuver under the bridge — extra low tide that evening added an extra foot or two of clearance — two days […]